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Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• The body moves through the path of least resistance
• Assessments highlight natural patterns of imbalance and areas of improvement
• Correcting posture reduces the risk of injury and pain
• Most common posture deviations: protracted/forward shoulder, forward head, anterior pelvic tilt, posterior pelvic tilt, flattened or turned out feet
• Posture correcting devices are not the answer! “If something has to hold you in place, you are not holding yourself in place.” – Sal
• Three steps to correcting posture: (1) take the free, guided assessment at Mapsprimewebinar.com; (2) practice often; (3) incorporate fortification sessions, strategically strengthening muscles to counter areas of overcompensation

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out three simple steps to improving your posture.

• How out of alignment we are. (2:53)
• Why trainers do assessments. (3:56)
• The most common posture deviations. (7:00)
• How your posture affects how you feel. (10:23)
• Why performance goals require more effort on skill acquisition. (15:28)
• Why moving optimally helps you build muscle. (16:21)
• How good posture comes naturally. (29:01)
• How to Improve Your Posture in 3 Steps. (30:54)
• #1 – Visit MAPS Prime Webinar and go through the 3 assessment exercises. (31:29)
• #2 – Pick the exercise you are the worst at and practice it daily for 10 minutes. The 2nd worst practice every other day, and the 3rd worst practice twice a week. (34:45)
• #3 – Modify your workout to compliment your particular posture issues. (36:08)

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• MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media
• MAPS Prime Webinar
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